How to Use sprinkle in a Sentence

sprinkle

1 of 2 verb

• I sprinkled grass seed over the soil.
• He sprinkled water on the plants.
• She sprinkled the clothes before ironing them.
• As soon as the salmon begins to turn opaque, sprinkle in the wine.
  — Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• Place a spoonful of sour cream in the center of each chimichanga and sprinkle cilantro over the sour cream.
  — cleveland, 31 Jan. 2023
• To sprinkle salt on the fresh wound, it was ruled the ball was recovered in the end zone for a touchback.
  — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2023
• Once the fat is hot, sprinkle a thin layer of rice over the bottom and firmly press down to line the base of the pan.
  — Megan Marples, CNN, 20 Mar. 2023
• Serve the salsa with the chicken and sprinkle with the remaining cilantro.
  — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 14 May 2023
• Toss them to combine, then spread them out on the baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.
  — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2023
• Drizzle each with olive oil, sprinkle with more Parmesan and squeeze a bit of lemon over the top.
  — Sarah Copeland, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2023
• Top with sauce and chicken and shrimp mixture and sprinkle with basil.
  — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 30 Mar. 2024
• Serve Place spaghetti on plate and sprinkle with cheese, then place salmon on top.
  — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2024
• Combine the salt, Chinese five-spice powder, gochugaru and Sichuan chile flakes and sprinkle on each of the chops.
  — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2023
• But the spirit of it is meant to be sprinkled into our daily wardrobe.
  — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2023
• If desired, scrape the black vanilla seeds from inside the vanilla bean pod and sprinkle over the dish.
  — Janelle Davis, CNN, 29 Apr. 2023
• The festival, which features 24 food kiosks sprinkled across the park, ends May 7.
  — Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2023
• Remove from oven, and sprinkle with Sugar-and-Spice Pecans.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
• Remove hocks; drain peas, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 11 June 2023
• When spring snow melts into the water, the salt sprinkled to treat the roads alters the water chemistry.
  — Carolyn Hagler, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2023
• Once the potatoes are tender, sprinkle on the marshmallows to melt.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2023
• Rub the fillets with oil and lightly sprinkle them with pepper.
  — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2023
• Be sure to sprinkle flaky sea salt on top right before serving.
  — Brittany Natale, Redbook, 2 June 2023
• That’s the sort of stat-that-gives-you-pause that’s sprinkled throughout a documentary like this one.
  — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024
• Brush crust with egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  — Torie Cox, Country Living, 9 May 2023
• There was crawfish cooked with spinach, savory soups oozing with red palm oil, and mounds of rice sprinkled with onions and shrimp.
  — Rosalind Cummings-Yeates, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2024
• At the beginning of the show, Khoza sprinkles a circle around themself using salt and dirt.
  — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2024
• Make the salad: Dump the kale into a large serving bowl, sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper, and toss.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2023
• And this time there were a few defensive mistakes sprinkled in, as well.
  — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
• It is often used as a finishing salt, meaning it’s sprinkled before serving over steaks, desserts, or even salads.
  — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
• Another idea is to sprinkle in healthy fats like nuts, nut butter, and chia seeds.
  — Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 28 May 2026

sprinkle

2 of 2 noun

• It rained last night, but it was just a sprinkle.
• She topped the pasta with a sprinkle of parsley.
• Spoon the sauce over the fritters, top with a sprinkle of the flaky salt and serve warm.
  — Will Coleman, Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2022
• Garnish with a sprinkle of the peanuts, sesame seeds, cilantro and then the jalapeño.
  — Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2023
• Serve with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of flaky salt.
  — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2023
• Serve it straight from the oven with a sprinkle of chopped tomatoes.
  — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2022
• If the salad is dull, add a sprinkle of salt and some lemon juice and toss.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022
• For bonus points, tack on a bottle of fun sprinkles and a jar of hot fudge.
  — Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 15 Dec. 2023
• Enjoy the meatless main with a sprinkle of cilantro and chopped onion.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2022
• Just a sprinkle rounds out the sweetness in the most delicious way.
  — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2023
• Top your bowl with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of parsley.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2022
• Serve with toast or eat as is, with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
• Scatter shrimp on top of creamed corn; sprinkle with herbs.
  — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 4 Oct. 2023
• Each has a fun, festive look with a red design and sprinkle of snowflakes.
  — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2023
• In small bowl sprinkle gelatin over water (do not stir).
  — Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2022
• Bake russet potato skins — use the flesh to make a mash — with a sprinkle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  — Chris Morris, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Feb. 2023
• Served the mushrooms on the ravioli with a sprinkle of parm, plus a side salad.
  — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 21 Dec. 2022
• The drink is garnished with fresh lime zest and a sprinkle of whole pink peppercorns.
  — Aly Walansky, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
• The sprinkle of sea salt to refresh skin and addictive ocean and mint scent is just the cherry on top.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 June 2022
• Add an extra sprinkle of cheese and a dollop of sour cream for a creamy finish.
  — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2024
• They're covered with a sweet and sour sugar sprinkle that'll appeal to any lovers of sour sweets.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Dec. 2022
• The new treat tops a red velvet cake donut with vanilla icing and cream cheese sprinkles.
  — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2023
• Make this recipe for leftover ham something craveable by adding a sprinkle of cheese at the end.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022
• Hank is filled with ennui soaked with a tinge of anger, with a sprinkle of misanthropy on top.
  — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 11 Mar. 2023
• Rain chances will be limited to some spotty sprinkles early in the week with no soaking rain in sight for the extended forecast.
  — Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 31 May 2026
• Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
• Top with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and bake until the edges of the pasta are crisped, the cheese is melted and everything is warmed through.
  — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
• Wind whipped through the island, carrying some sprinkles of rain with it.
  — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
• Garnish with a sprinkle of salt and a good crack of black pepper.
  — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
• Garnish with fresh berries, lemon slices, or pink and yellow sprinkles and serve at your cookout alongside a tall glass of lemonade.
  — Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 22 May 2026